East Tennessee State University College of Public Health Gerontology Graduate Certificate Box 70674 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-6720 Fax: 1-423-439-6491   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Gerontology Graduate Certificate On Campus   The Gerontology Graduate Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary16-credit-hour program of study designed to provide the learner with specific leadership and management tools for the health care environment.The focus of the program is to educate students who will be leaders in improving the quality of life for older individuals and their families in Tennessee, the nation, and the world.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.5 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Application materials which must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies include: 1. an application; 2. a résumé demonstrating interest and/or experience in gerontology; 3. three (3) letters of recommendation; and 4. official transcripts from all colleges attended.All applications will be evaluated by an admission committee composed of representatives from the Gerontology Steering Committee.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable